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W234 ACX

2000 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 ACX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 162,433 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 162,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 155,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 149,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 148,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

One of two nearside rear side light bulbs out

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Nov 2013 141,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,013 miles

All tyres slight wear on edges.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wear on outer walls.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 128,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All tyres slight wear on edges.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wear on outer walls.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll bar drop link dust covers split

Fail 2 Sep 2011 104,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll bar drop link dust covers split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,817 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 82,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 52,150 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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W234 ACX is a 2000 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 113,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W234 ACX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W234 ACX registered?

W234 ACX is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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